Beginning Cheerleading help!!!?

Question

I'm 15 and I want to be a cheerleader. I have done cheerleading when I was a lot younger, but I don't have any other experience. I didn't tryout for this school year, but I want to tryout next may. Should I take classes to learn the stunts?

Answer 1

make a friend on the squad this year and ask her to help you learn some of the cheers and how stunting works for next year.

it wouldn't hurt to join a gymnastics class.

good luck i hope you make it=]

Answer 2

Alright. I have done cheer/dance for the last 10 years of my life I did JV and Varsity cheerleading and then coached for 2 years after my highschool graduation.

The summer between JV and Varsity I became a completely different cheerleader. I did a lot of endurance training. I ran A LOT! I did sit ups and crunches like they were my job. Crunches are not only good for your jumps but they help your voice stay nice and strong. (I was the loudest girl on my squad)

Do arm drills. Start with your hands at your sides, then a clasp, then hit a motion nice and sharp. Do that same motion 10 times. Count as you hit the motion.

Practice your jumps. If you have a friend trying out that would be helpful or maybe just a super supportive friend. Ask him/her to help by holding you at your waist, and helping lift you. You hold their wrists tight but dont cut off their circulation. Then prep it like you would any other jump.

As far as stunts go, going to a camp or taking a class is a good idea or go on ebay and buy a dvd with techniques on them.

I hope this has helped you, if you have any questions for me [e-mail].

Good Luck!

Answer 3

yeah and not only that but stretch while you are at home and try to be able to do both middle and side splits that is if you cant already do the splits well good luck

Answer 4

yes they help go to a local cheer place and take a once a week class